Which of the following statements are correct in respect of H-1B visa?
- It is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
- The initial duration of an H-1B visa is 3 years, extendable up to 6 years.
- Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for an H-1B visa.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Statement 2: It allows the creation of Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils with powers to make laws on certain specified subjects.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Statement II: The Constitution specifies a fixed term of five years for the Governor.
Statement III: Even after the completion of the five-year term, a Governor continues to hold office until his successor enters upon the office.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Veerashaiva-Lingayat community:
- The Veerashaiva-Lingayat community originated in the 12th century under the leadership of Basava in Karnataka.
- They follow a monotheistic tradition worshiping Shiva as the universal god, rejecting caste distinctions and rituals like the Vedic yajnas.
- The community has a distinct practice of wearing a Ishtalinga on their body as a symbol of devotion and equality.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Group of 77 was founded during which international conference?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Finance Commission is responsible for recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and determining the principles governing grants-in-aid to the States.
Statement 2: The Union Government can override the recommendations of the Finance Commission and decide a different formula for sharing revenues between the Centre and the States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is an absolute right under the Indian Constitution.
2. Reasonable restrictions can be imposed on this right in the interest of sovereignty, security of the state, and public order.
3. Defamation, obscenity, and hate speech are grounds for imposing restrictions on freedom of speech.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following pairs of dams and their respective rivers is correctly matched?
Dams Rivers
- Bhakra Nangal Beas
- Hirakud Mahanadi
- Sardar Sarovar Tapi
- Mettur Krishna
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Low inflation in India, despite being beneficial for consumers, worsens the government’s fiscal position.
Reason (R): Lower inflation reduces nominal GDP growth, leading to lower tax revenues and higher fiscal deficit ratios.
Select the correct answer:
With reference to the process of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in India, consider the following statements:
1. The power to specify any caste or tribe as SC or ST lies with the President of India, in consultation with the Governor of the concerned state.
2. Any inclusion or exclusion of a caste/tribe from the SC/ST list requires a law to be passed by Parliament.
3. State governments have the sole authority to notify new communities as SC or ST within their territory.
Which of the statements given above are correct?